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Tell Us About Your Truck and We’ll Guess What Kind of Man You Are

Ryan Choate

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About This Quiz

The history of the pick-up goes all the way back to the 1800s, and as long as there have been trucks there have been people who want to drive them. A vehicle can say a lot about a person. You might be more interested in something economical with good gas mileage and a reputation for longevity, or maybe you're someone who has a need for speed and seeks out sports cars. But guys like trucks and a truck can say a lot about what kind of man you are. Do you drive a lowered two-wheel-drive truck because you never take your rig off-road? Do you put every modification available on your truck to make it look tough? Some men like to spend half the time driving their truck through mud, and some like to keep their truck polished and detailed.

The truck has a lot of practical uses as well. It's hard not to overlook the practicality of a truck. Sometimes you just need to haul stuff around or help your buddy move his furniture into a new house. A truck doesn't always have to have a flashy paint job or inflated tires. Some of the coolest trucks are old beat up work trucks that are reliable and help a man get in an honest day's work. So what kind of truck do you drive? Answer the questions on this quiz about your truck and we'll guess what kind of man you are.

Trucks are good for hauling things around. What item could currently be found in the back of your truck?

A crowbar

Goodwill donations

Cooler, tent, sleeping bag

Gym bag

Good tires can both get you unstuck and help your gas mileage on the highway. How would you describe the tires on your truck?

Decent tread, all-season tires

Studded winter tires

All-terrain mud, snow and street tires

Oversized mud tires

A vehicle color is a personal preference. What kind of paint job does your truck have?

Black, inside and out

Ultramarine blue with charcoal interior

Red with camo seat covers

White with black leather interior

Not everyone is a good driver out there on the roadways. What do you do if someone cuts you off on the road?

Yell out my window

Keep driving

Nothing ... there's no traffic on back roads.

Rev my engine

Some trucks come with just the basics. What modifications have you made to your truck?

I added a radar detector.

Stock from the lot

Bike rack, GPS and extra gas cans

Truck hitch balls

If you are looking to tow something around like an RV, a truck is perfect for the job. What do you tow with your truck?

Flatbed trailer

A small car

A snowmobile, a canoe and an RV travel trailer

An import truck

Trucks can be a vehicle for the job or just another family car. Where do you drive your truck the most?

Carpool lane

City streets

Dirt roads

Main street strip

Automatic is an easy way to get people driving and not everyone learns how to drive a stick shift. Is your truck a manual or automatic?

Four-speed standard

Automatic

Manual five-speed

Automatic with overdrive

Food trucks have become super popular on city street corners. Do you ever eat at a food truck?

I cook my own food.

Delicious fast meals!

Good road-trip food

Blasphemy to trucks

Brand loyalty is hugely important to some people when buying a truck. Is your truck an American brand or import brand?

American all the way

"Consumer Reports" best value

Import

American, with import mods

A nice coat of mud on the truck is like a badge of honor. How often do you wash your truck?

Never

Once a month

Couple times a year

Once a week, at least

Trucks can come equipped with 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive for those that tend to get stuck in mud or snow. Is your truck a 2wd or 4wd?

I don't get stuck.

Yes, it came standard.

Of course

Yes ... I never used it though.

There are all kinds of unique stickers you can plaster on a truck. What sticker would we find on your bumper?

"Missing your cat? Check my tires."

"Imagine Whirled Peas"

"You have reached the end of the road."

"Trump/Pence 2020"

Leather or cloth interior?

Black leather, baby

Terrycloth

Neoprene covers over my cloth interior

Brushed leather

Not everyone has a country dirt road out the backdoor. When was the last time you took your truck out on some dirt?

Last summer

That sounds dangerous.

This morning

Never - that would get my truck dirty.

Twitter and Instagram are a good place to show off pictures online. What kind of pics of your truck would we find on your social media?

Me with some hotties

Odometer topping 100,000 miles

Slick rock in Moab

With mud up to the doors

Car crushing monster trucks are a blast to watch. What is your favorite monster truck?

Grave Digger

Bigfoot

El Matador

My truck

There are items that you just never should leave home without. What is in your truck that you never take out?

A pack of smokes

Paper map

Extra fuel and water

Comb, Altoids and a travel bottle of cologne

With a crew cab you could take a whole slew of passengers with you. Is your truck a single cab or a crew cab?

Single cab bench seat

Single cab bucket seats

Crew cab

Single cab with canopy

If you drive you are going to get a flat tire. Do you know how to fix a flat?

I've been fixing flats since I was seven.

Let a professional do it.

I fix them all the time.

I could figure it out.

Your friends can be envious or embarrassed by your vehicle. How would they describe your truck?

The getaway truck

A fine, practical vehicle

The Earth Roamer

Jacked-up cold steel

Used cars are always a gamble but a new car can give you sticker shock. Where did you buy your truck?

A friend of my cousin

The reputable dealership I found online

Craigslist

Monster Garage custom truck creations

While not necessary for everyday use, extra lights can be useful on a truck. How many extra lights or on your truck?

I removed a couple of lights.

The standard two headlights

Four fog lights, four ultra-bright reverse lights, roll bar lights

Neon undercarriage lights

What is the craziest thing that has ever been in the back of your truck?

The front end of a '65 Chevy Nomad

200 pounds over the payload

A grizzly bear

My couch

Diesel can give a truck that extra torque for towing. Is your truck a gas powered or diesel powered rig?

Tough sounding diesel

Economical gas

Diesel with a veggie oil conversion

Gas is easier to work on.

Originality and uniqueness is important to some vehicle owners. What is the most unique feature of your truck?

Not street legal

Nine years old, with 6,000 miles on it

It has been in seven different countries

"Big Guns" license plate

Nicknames can give your vehicle a little personality. What is the nickname of your truck?

The Black Dahlia

Old Blue

Namaste

Wild Ride

Have you ever been in trouble with the law because of your truck?

Speeding tickets

Spotless driving record

Handicap parking violation

Noise ordinance violation

A truck is the perfect rig for making a run to the dump. What do you usually haul to the dump in your truck?

Plastic bags with suspicious contents

Yard debris

Broken ski gear

Old furniture

Loyalty is important in friendship and jobs. It is good to be able to count on people. Would you say you are loyal to your truck brand?

Loyalty is not my thing.

No

Reliable so far

Yes

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